Star Wars: 10 Things You Never Knew About Qui-Gon Jinn

5. He Believed That Anakin Was The Chosen One Even After Anakin Became Darth Vader

Star Wars The Phantom Menace Anakin Jake Lloyd
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As soon as he met Anakin, Qui-Gon was sure that the boy would bring balance to the Force. This would fulfil the prophecy of the “chosen one.” Before he died, Qui-Gon asked Obi-Wan to train Anakin, defying the wishes of the Jedi Council. Classic Qui-Gon.

Eventually, Anakin fell to the Dark Side of the Force. Qui-Gon witnessed this event as a Force Spirit, but he didn’t lose faith.

Qui-Gon still believed that Anakin would bring balance to the Force. And, through the Force, he saw that there was still conflict in Anakin. Qui-Gon knew that Anakin was not beyond redemption.

Once again, Qui-Gon was proven right when Anakin sacrificed himself to save his son’s life.

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